A live webinar for Catholic parish leaders
Passing the Torch: What the Latest Research Means for Parish Leaders
The data on marriage, family, faith, and the next generation is sobering. This conversation will help parish leaders understand what the research means for ministry — and where to respond.
- Wednesday, October 28
- 11:00 a.m. Eastern
- Live Online
Presented by J.P. De Gance, President & Founder, Communio
FREE LIVE WEBINAR
Reserve your spot
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 11:00 a.m. Eastern
After registering, you’ll receive webinar access details from Zoom.
What you’ll learn
What the research suggests about marriage, family stability, and faith transmission
How current trends may shape future parish engagement
Why strengthening marriages and families is increasingly central to discipleship
How to bring these insights back to parish staff, councils, and ministry leaders
Why this matters
Families are where faith is first handed on.
Families are where faith is first modeled, practiced, and passed on. When relationships weaken, the effects do not stop at home — they show up in sacramental participation, parish engagement, and the next generation. This hour is designed to help you interpret the research and think practically about how your parish can respond.
This isn’t a report walkthrough. It’s a guided conversation on what the findings mean and how parish leaders can respond.
Your presenter
J.P. De Gance
President & Founder, Communio
J.P. will walk through the Passing the Torch findings and what they suggest for parish ministry — with time to think through practical next steps.
Hosted by Brandon Clark, Communio
What you’ll receive
All registrants
Passing the Torch report
Access to the full report for context before the webinar.
All registrants
Pastor’s Guide
A companion guide to help you frame the findings for your community.
Live attendees
J.P.’s presentation deck
Sent after the session so you can continue the conversation with your staff and leadership.
Frequently asked questions
Who should attend?+
Pastors, priests, deacons, parish staff, pastoral council members, and lay ministry leaders — especially those serving marriage, family, sacramental preparation, and youth ministry.
Is this free?+
Yes. There is no cost to register or attend.
Will it be recorded?+
Please plan to join live. Live attendees will receive J.P.’s presentation deck after the session.
What will attendees receive?+
All registrants receive access to the Passing the Torch report and Pastor’s Guide before the webinar. Live attendees also receive J.P.’s presentation deck afterward.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 11:00 a.m. Eastern